Author: Emirates Insight

The crypto market closed August with its most active month since January, as spot trading volumes climbed across major exchanges. Data from The Block shows that monthly spot volume reached $1.86 trillion in August, a 5% rise from July’s $1.77 trillion. Binance maintained its lead with $737.1 billion in spot trades, its highest since January, followed by Bybit with $126.5 billion and Bitget with $126.1 billion. (Source: Exchange Volume) This renewed activity comes alongside shifting investor preferences around the best altcoin to buy. U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs attracted $3.87 billion in August inflows, while Bitcoin ETFs saw $751.1 million in outflows…

The September issue of the What’s On Abu Dhabi magazine is here, and it’s free to read nowBack to school, back to work, or just new to Abu Dhabi? The What’s On Abu Dhabi September issue has landed, and it’s packed with everything you need to get to know the city, whether you are brand new to Abu Dhabi, or been here for 10 years. Even better? You can read it online for free.This month, we’re spending a day in the heart of Abu Dhabi’s past, visiting the Heritage Village and more. We bring you on a night to remember in Al…

The results, released by the Ministry of Investment, underscore the effectiveness of Vision 2030 programs and the National Investment Strategy, launched in 2021 by Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. For the fourth year in a row, the strategy’s performance indicators surpassed expectations, covering Gross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF), FDI, and the relocation of global companies’ regional headquarters to the Kingdom. Gross Fixed Capital Formation exceeded SR1.3tn ($347bn) in 2024, surpassing its target by 38 per cent, with private-sector investment accounting for 76 per cent of the total Annual FDI inflows have risen…

Nakheel Mall has officially been renamed Palm Jumeirah Mall as part of Dubai Holding Asset Management’s strategy to unify its malls and destinations under a single brandThe change of Nakheel Mall reflects the mall’s iconic status at the heart of Palm Jumeirah and signals a fresh chapter for shopping, dining, and lifestyle experiences.New look and exciting openingsA redeveloped section of the mall opens today, Wednesday, September 3, bringing an exciting mix of international and home-grown brands. Visitors can explore:Fashion and lifestyle Paul Smith Boss Lacoste Polo Ralph Lauren Le Petit Bateau Sandro Maje Lululemon The Giving Movement 12 Storeez Lime…

Are you too late to get Solana before it pops off in October when the ETF money comes in? It feels like $205 is still a decent price. In this article, we’ll examine the current Solana price graph and provide an update. SOL ▲5.55%  has approved one of the most ambitious upgrades in its history. After a two-week governance process, more than 98% of validators voted to adopt the Alpenglow consensus protocol, with 52% of the total stake participating. The upgrade is expected to slash transaction finality from over 12 seconds to just 150 milliseconds, a speed more comparable to…

Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty just closed the most expensive secondary villa sale of the yearProperty in Dubai is something most (if not all) of us are talking about at the moment, and the city’s luxury real estate market is booming. You’ll often read stories of record-breaking deals, but Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty has cemented its position at the very top. The Dubai real estate firm just announced it closed a property deal on the most expensive secondary villa sale on Palm Jumeirah this year for a staggering Dhs160 million.The sale also marked the second-highest sale on a per square foot…

Every day, startups chase clicks, likes, and email opens, but face-to-face connection still counts. Offline touchpoints help small businesses stand out where digital noise drowns out most messages. Real-world interaction boosts loyalty, makes your brand more memorable, and lets you nurture customers in a way digital alone can’t match. Studies show that 57% of consumers still prefer in-store shopping for the tactile experience, while 76% expect personalisation. In this piece, we’ll walk through six down-to-earth, actionable tips for real-world engagement. These are moves you can put into practice today, no marketing degree required. #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; false;clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; width: 600px;} /*…

The UAE and South Africa are looking to boost $8.5bn trade ties and develop closer economic ties. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, met with the South African Business Council in the UAE to explore strategies to expand trade, investment, and private sector collaboration between the two nations. The meeting underscored the UAE’s commitment to strengthening economic partnerships with African countries, recognising the continent’s rising importance in global trade. UAE-South Africa trade Al Zeyoudi highlighted the strong performance of bilateral trade, noting that the UAE’s non-oil foreign trade with South Africa reached $8.5bn in 2024, a…

Make the most of the long weekend with food and drinks across Abu DhabiAbu Dhabi is serving up a long weekend, and we are not wasting it. Whether you are in the mood for rooftop belly dancing, Greek cocktails, a Moroccan couscous feast, or just coffee and cake, the city has lined up something for every appetite. Think of it as your cheat sheet to eating, drinking, and living your best life before Monday comes knocking.Marmoura – Beirut Mornings Marmoura breakfastStart your day the Lebanese way at Marmoura. For Dhs65, the table fills with warm bread, dips, eggs, olives and fresh…

India will adopt the Organization for Economic Cooperation’s (OECD) Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) by 1 April 2027. This will not only enable automatic cross-border sharing of crypto transaction data but also tighten tax oversight on offshore holdings. Indian crypto exchanges and service providers will now collect and report customer and transaction data to local tax authorities. Data flows are expected to reveal crypto assets and activity on foreign exchanges and wallets held by Indian residents, hashing out compliance and transparency issues. India is known for its high crypto adoption, but it is struggling to put together an effective regulatory framework.…